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July 09, 2025

Gastroscopy Remains Gold Standard for Diagnosing Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Directly visualizing the lining of the stomach with endoscopy is the gold standard for identifying ulcers in the glandular (lower) or squamous (upper) region of the horse’s stomach. Repeated endoscopies—often necessary to ensure complete resolution of the ulcers following treatment—can be costly. As an Read more

July 07, 2025

Belly Bandage Prevents Infection, Herniation Following Colic Surgery in Horses

Those horses that survive colic surgery can suffer serious postoperative complications such as surgical site infections and herniation. Read more

July 02, 2025

Behavior and Health Problems During Short-Distance Transport

Behavior problems were observed in a third of all horses and included fear, flight reactions, aggressiveness, rearing, and reluctance to load. Read more

Gastroscopy Remains Gold Standard for Diagnosing Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Directly visualizing the lining of the stomach with endoscopy is the gold standard for identifying ulcers in the glandular (lower) or squamous (upper) region of the horse’s stomach. Repeated endoscopies—often necessary to ensure complete resolution of the ulcers following Read more

Belly Bandage Prevents Infection, Herniation Following Colic Surgery in Horses

Stress Eating: Anticipatory Behavior of Horses at Feeding Time

Learned Helplessness in Horses: Effects on Appetite and Nutrition

Feeding Order of Forage and Oats: Is There a Right Way?

Feeding Donkeys: Consider Their Thriftiness to Achieve Optimal Body Condition

Osteoarthritis Pain in Horses Controlled by CBD and Related Products

Chewing Requirements and Glycemic Response of Fibrous Feedstuffs

Chewing duration is important for optimal horse health and welfare. The saliva produced during chewing buffers stomach acid, and longer chewing times can reduce the risk of boredom and stereotypies. Increased chewing may also result in lower glycemic responses, which could be important for certain horses. The study objectives were to determine whether there were Read more

Using Percutaneous Thermal-Sensing Microchips to Assess the Efficacy of Active Versus Passive Cooling in Exercising Thoroughbred Horses: An Integrative Data Analysis

Validation of Different Cooling Methods in Exercising Two-Year-Old Thoroughbred Racehorses Using Percutaneous Thermal-Sensing Microchips

Effects of Two Cooling Modalities on Temperature Recovery of Rectal, Middle Gluteal Muscle, and Pectoral Muscle Temperatures

Relationships Among the Fatty Acid Profiles of Plasma, Red Blood Cells, and Dried Blood Spots

Feeding Behavior of Horses Fed Different Feeds with Free Access or Restricted Access to Hay

Comparison of Cardiovascular Fitness Measures Determined Under Saddle or on a High-Speed Treadmill

Gastroscopy Remains Gold Standard for Diagnosing Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Directly visualizing the lining of the stomach with endoscopy is the gold standard for identifying ulcers in the glandular (lower) or squamous (upper) region of the horse’s stomach. Repeated endoscopies—often necessary to ensure complete resolution of the ulcers following Read more